Poppie Mphuthing

Poppie Mphuthing is a Correspondent for CGTN America based in Washington D.C.

She comes to CGTN with over 15 years of experience in news production and digital content management. Poppie has extensive experience writing, editing, producing and on-camera hosting. She has a track record contributing to editorial teams that move fast to innovate and iterate, breaking barriers in storytelling and content development trends. Priors include HuffPost, World Economic Forum, LinkedIn and Meta.

Poppie is a proud global citizen, born and raised in London, her heritage is South African.

She lived and worked in Johannesburg, New York, Geneva and San Francisco, before landing in the U.S. capital to join CGTN America.

Poppie holds a Bachelor’s degree from Rhodes University in South Africa and a Master’s degree from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism.

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STORIES BY POPPIE MPHUTHING

April 7, 2025

Nationwide protests erupt over Trump’s economic policies

Thousands of Americans rallied across the U.S. this past weekend, as they protested President Donald Trump’s economic policies, including federal job cuts and growing financial instability. Demonstrators gathered in major cities, with a large crowd assembling at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. CGTN’s Poppie […] Read More...
December 24, 2024

Work/life balance for mothers

Working mothers around the world know all-too-well the struggle of achieving a work/life balance. And in the U.S., there’s new data shedding light on just how tough their juggling act has become, and its toll on their mental health. CGTN’S Poppie Mphuthing shares the story. Read More...
December 16, 2024

Tornado hits California amid nationwide storms

Winter weather advisories stretched across 23 U.S. states this week as severe storms bring heavy rain and snow. In California, a rare tornado struck a town near San Francisco, adding to the extreme weather chaos. CGTN’s Poppie Mphuthing reports.   Read More...
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